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Things to see in Potenza (Italy): 23 places and when to go
Potenza is a town in Italy with around 69,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 23 places in and around it, mainly History (10), Mountains (8), Nature (6). The best known are Potenza, Brienza and Tolve. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 40.642, 15.799
- Population
- About 69,000
- Places
- 23 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (10) · Mountains (8) · Nature (6) · Temples (3) · Museums and art (2) · Hiking (2)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- NAP Napoli, 130 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Monte Volturino, at 1,835 m.
What to see in Potenza
The places in and around Potenza, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- PotenzaItalian comune1.2 km
- BrienzaItalian comune23 km
- TolveItalian comune19 km
- Acerenza CathedralChurch in Acerenza (PZ), Italy21 km
- Potenza CathedralCathedral in Potenza, Italy648 m
- Musmeci BridgeBridge in Potenza (Italy)1.7 km
- Monte VolturinoMountain in Italy26 km
- Castle of LagopesoleCastle in Avigliano, Italy19 km
- Monte CarusoMountain in Italy; GeoNames ID = 318038515 km
- Santa Maria del CarmineMinor basilica in Avigliano, Italy12 km
- Monte CarmineMountain in Italy14 km
- Monti Li FojMountain in Italy7.7 km
- National Archaeological Museum of BasilicataArchaeological museum in Italy657 m
- SerranettaMountain in Italy9.0 km
- SatrianumArchaeological site in Tito, Italy16 km
- Monte AriosoMountain in Italy17 km
- Villa di Masseria CiccottiBuilding in Oppido Lucano, Italy27 km
- Castello Carafa-RuffoCastle in Calvello, Italy19 km
- CroceCross in Vietri di Potenza, Italy25 km
- epitaphCommemorative monument in Vietri di Potenza, Italy25 km
- Fontana delle BrecceMountains · Hiking19 km
- Il rifugio nel boscoMountains · Hiking17 km
- monument of the AVIS donorMonument in Vietri di Potenza, Italy25 km
When to go to Potenza
The best time to visit Potenza is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:24
- FebPossible10:26
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:16
- JunBest time14:54
- JulPossible14:38
- AugPossible13:37
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:41
- DecPossible9:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. In September, 23 of the 23 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Potenza
The nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP, Napoli), 130 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- piazza Emilio Caizzo7 places24 km
- Muro Lucano5 places29 km
- Venosa8 places36 km
- Padula7 places36 km
- Monticchio Bagni9 places39 km
- Grumento Nova8 places41 km
And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Potenza?
The best known: Potenza, Brienza, Tolve, Acerenza Cathedral, Potenza Cathedral. In all, 23 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Potenza?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06.
How do you get to Potenza?
The nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP), 130 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Potenza as the destination and these 23 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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